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Release Date: 01/17/2022

Episode #388 - Elevating Adoption Practises - with Adefunke Larigo

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today I’m joined by social entrepreneur Adefunke Larigo, founder of Agency Connection, a trailblazing organisation dedicated to recruiting diverse panel members for adoption and fostering assessments in the UK. Ade shares her journey, from shifting business models to overcome industry challenges, to launching a jobs board aimed...

Episode #387 - Branding Brilliance: Scaling Start-ups - with Danny Matthews

ScaleUp Radio

Join Granger Forson on ScaleUp Radio for an exhilarating dive into the entrepreneurial universe of Danny Matthews, the visionary behind Short Story Ventures. In this episode, we explore Danny's unique approach to entrepreneurship. Learn why obsessing over problems rather than solutions can be a game-changer for your business. Danny’s mantra of "validating the problem" has not only shaped his career but also the success of the start-ups he mentors. With a focus on branding, design, and strategic positioning, Danny ensures that each venture is not just a business, but a story...

Episode #386 - Content & Courage: My Entrepreneurial Reset - with Carla Prout

ScaleUp Radio

Find me, Granger Forson, at [BizSmart Gloucestershire](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/). In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we explore the captivating world of Carla Prout, the dynamic force behind Carla’s Captivating Content. Delve into her entrepreneurial journey, where flexibility and passion reign supreme. Carla’s story is not just about business growth but also about personal evolution, as she transitioned from leading a team back to thriving as a solo entrepreneur. Discover how challenges like team management and...

Episode #385 - Navigating Business Transitions and Building a Product-Centric Empire - with Steven Borwell-Fox

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and In today’s episode, we’re joined by Steven Borwell-Fox, an entrepreneur who transitioned from running a service-based company to acquiring Telecetera, a product-focused business, in 2019. Steven will share his journey, detailing the strategic due diligence involved in the acquisition, the benefits of a holding company structure, and the...

Episode #384 - From Journalism To Watches: One Man's Vision For A Legacy - with Seán Brickell

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and In today’s episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Seán, founder of the luxury watch brand Edward Christopher. Discover how Seán transitioned from a disillusioned journalist to a visionary entrepreneur, creating exquisite watches that do more than just tell time—they give back, donating 10% of profits to children's charities....

Episode #383 - From Fashion Label to Thriving Production Agency - with Fazane Fox

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today we’re diving into the remarkable journey of Fazane Fox, founder of Fazane Fox Production Agency. Fazane started with a passion for fashion, launching her own label 13 years ago, only to pivot to a full-service production agency supporting over 100 brands globally. We’ll explore her transition from struggling with her...

Episode #382 - Nurturing a Family Business into a Global Brand - with Meg Hawkins

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and this week on the show I’m joined by Meg Hawkins, founder of Meg Hawkins Art. Starting from her kitchen table, Meg has grown her passion for art into a flourishing global business. We’ll explore her journey from making handmade greeting cards to securing international licensing deals and launching a wide array of products....

Episode #381 - ScaleUp Club Spotlight Special - with Sam Fenton-Elstone

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there and welcome back to another Spotlight Special episode of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and Today we bring back Sam Fenton-Elstone of Anything is Possible and put him in the spotlight at our ScaleUp Club and give other business owners the chance to ask Sam their questions. AIP is a company that has grown impressively to 70 people across several offices in just six years. Sam will share how...

Episode #380 - Cultivating Cultures of Wellbeing: Becoming Curious about Me - with Fiona McKinnon

ScaleUp Radio

Welcome to another insightful episode of ScaleUp Radio! I'm Granger Forson, your host from BizSmart Gloucestershire, committed to guiding you through the complexities of scaling up your business with ease and joy. You can discover more about the journey to business joy at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on LinkedIn. Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Fiona McKinnon, a visionary in the tech start-up world who transitioned from the brink of burnout to founding the Moment Company. Fiona shares her profound...

Episode #379 - Tech, Toppings, and Triumph: A Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success - with Rachael Willoughby

ScaleUp Radio

Welcome back to another delicious slice of inspiration on ScaleUp Radio, where we feast on the success stories that warm the entrepreneurial soul. I'm your host, Granger Forson. You can find me nurturing the seeds of business joy at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connecting the dots of opportunity on LinkedIn. Today, we delve into the savoury journey of Rachael Willoughby, a maven in melding creative ingenuity with gustatory delight through her ventures, Square One Software and CasaGees Pizza Delivery. Rachael's odyssey is a...

More Episodes

On this week’s episode of ScaleUp Radio, we have another presentation.

If you’re a regular listener to ScaleUp Radio you’ll know that every month we look at another aspect of scaling up your business and there’ll be links to a couple of the previous presentations in the show notes.

This time around we’re talking about planning. There’s a great quote “Plans are essentially worthless, but planning is everything” that is perfect for business planning, because it’s not the plan that is the important thing here - but the process of planning and thinking about your business.

So, in this episode there’s a lot of valuable content. Amongst it, we’ll cover:

- The benefit of planning; and that’s outside the obvious aspect of ‘knowing what the next step is for your business’

- The process of beginning to shape the plan, and bringing the team along with you

As well as the presentation, there is also a panel discussion with a group of business owners where we dive a little deeper into the subject of strategy and planning for your business, and how it fits into your scale up journey. There’ll be a full list of the business owners in the show notes.

Just a quick note, too, about the fact that you’ll hear me talking about tools and illustrations which we use at Biz Smart to illustrate some of the points that I was making. If you’d like a copy of those, you can get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Businesses in the panel discussion:

Graeme Thurman Citizen Communications

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https://citcom.co.uk/

Richard Cox - Langley Compass Group

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https://www.langleycompassgroup.co.uk/

Matt Busby - The Name Label Company

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https://www.namelabelco.com/

Gary Mawhinney - Platform 81

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